As is the case most Tuesdays, I worked out with some ladies from church. And yes, this is Jonathan speaking, not Sonja. You may be thinking differently of me now, but I’m a firm believer that the same workout can be an excellent fit for various people. It just has to be scaled appropriately. When… Continue reading Introducing the “Only KB Swings” Workout
Author: Sonja
Sonja is a lover of the Lord, family, and friends. She digs DIY (especially re-purposing), fancies fitness, foods (whole), & fellowship. She is a thrifty thinker and jives with jazz.
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Turkish Get-Ups with a KB Snatch Finisher
Today, I worked out in my home office. It’s nice to be able to get a great workout with minimal equipment. All I had was two kettlebells and about 40 square feet. Here’s what I did: As many reps as possible in 15 minutes: Turkish Get-Ups with a 40# KB. A Turkish Get-Up involves a… Continue reading Turkish Get-Ups with a KB Snatch Finisher
Reclaiming Thanksgiving
Today I heard a British celebrity on TV expressing her envy of Americans for having a holiday that is completely dedicated to the celebration of food. While I cannot question the intentions behind her misinformed attempts at a compliment, I found her comments offensive nonetheless. Hello! Thanksgiving isn’t about celebrating food! It’s about the planned,… Continue reading Reclaiming Thanksgiving
Gluten Free Pumpkin Streusel Pie
Pumpkin Streusel Pie We had the opportunity to visit my sister, her husband, and my cute little towheaded chub of a nephew recently. My sister has been dairy-free for over a decade, and has recently been experimenting with a gluten-free diet. So when I was visiting my sis, I had a great time coming up with… Continue reading Gluten Free Pumpkin Streusel Pie
Tabata Variations and a Sore Core
It’s Saturday as I write this, and I did my heavy deadlifts on Thursday, followed by some Tabata work last night. Today, I’m enjoying that gratifying feeling of being crazy sore while knowing full-well that I’ve earned my weekend off from exercise. Bring on the recovery days! I mentioned in my post on the deadlift… Continue reading Tabata Variations and a Sore Core